A young Magpies side will make the short trip to the International Stadium on Saturday, July 22nd for a 3pm (BST) kick-off.

Rafa Benítez's first team are away to Preston North End on the same day, with a 3pm kick-off at Deepdale.

Tickets for the Gateshead game will be available to purchase on the gate only. Prices are £10 for adults, £5 for concessions/students and £2 for children.

Meanwhile, Ebac Northern League Division One side Ashington have announced a friendly against Newcastle's under-23s on Tuesday, August 1st (kick off 7.30pm BST).

The game will take place at the Colliers' Woodhorn Lane ground.